The Texans put a flag in the ground for Taulia Tagovailoa, 276 picks before anyone else would have, and the value took the hit.

They have staked the next five years on Taulia Tagovailoa, which is the only story that really matters here. The running back spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at.

It is a steep hill from here, and the grade knows it.